ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our warehouse operations, supporting multiple retail, food & beverage outlets, bars, offices and events across campus. Working closely with the wider Operations team, you will coordinate purchasing, goods inwards, stock control and dispatch, while managing a small team. You’ll ensure stock transfers are managed accurately, efficiently and safely across locations, as well as receiving and distributing orders from the ecommerce store.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the warehouse and the purchasing function
• Rostering and resource allocation to meet demands
• Accurate inventory control, including maintain levels of critical stock
• Identifying issues through regular stocktakes and effective shrinkage control
• Team development and delegation through effective communication and coaching
• Managing logistics requirements and deliveries to our sites
• Managing HACCP and food safety requirements
• Manage internal and external client relationships
• Operation of the USU ecommerce store

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Highly organised, high attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate computer literacy and experience with MS Office Suite – particularly Word and Excel
• Experience in using inventory management programs (e.g. BePoz)
• Able to manoeuvre up to 25 kgs
• Full Provisional NSW Driver’s Licence
• Current Forklift license

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Background in Retail and/or Food & Beverage industry or environment
• Knowledge of and commitment to HACCP and Work Health and Safety Regulations

ABOUT USU:

The USU (University of Sydney Union) is a not-for-profit organisation, whose purpose is to be the heart of campus life and have been doing that since 1874.
Led by a student board elected by members, the USU provides events on campus such as WelcomeFest, festivals, events and parties. They also run an amazing array of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange Program, to name a few. They support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.